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Loudoun County Public Schools
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Loudoun County, Virginia
District details
Superintendent: Aaron Spence
# of school board members: 9
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Loudoun County Public Schools is a school district in Virginia.

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Superintendent

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Aaron Spence is the superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools. He began the position on September 1, 2023. He previously served as the superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Moore County Public Schools.[1]

Past superintendents

  • Daniel Smith was the acting superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools. He was appointed on December 8, 2022, and served until Aaron Spence was appointed full superintendent. Before his appointment, Smith was the school district's chief of staff.[2]
  • Scott Ziegler was the superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools. He was appointed on June 8, 2021, and served until December 6, 2022, when the school board voted unanimously to fire Ziegler without cause.[3] Ziegler's previous career experience included working as an interim superintendent, an assistant superintendent, an assistant principal, an employee relations specialist, a special education and social studies teacher, and an executive director of human resources and special projects.[4][5]
  • Eric Williams was the superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools from 2014 to 2021. Williams' previous career experience includes working as a teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent.[6]

School board

The Loudoun County School Board of Education consists of nine members elected to four-year terms. One member is elected at large. Eight members are elected by district.[7] 

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Elections

See also: Loudoun County Public Schools elections in 2015, 2019, 2022, 2023, & 2025

Members of Loudoun County Public Schools Board of Education are elected to four-year terms. Elections are held in November.[8]

Five seats on the board are up for general election on November 4, 2025. The filing deadline for this election is June 17, 2025.

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Public participation in board meetings

The Loudoun County Public Schools Board of Education maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[9]

District map

School district map

Budget

The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[10]

Revenue, 2020-2021
SOURCE AMOUNT AMOUNT PER STUDENT PERCENT
Federal: $69,379,000 $856 5%
Local: $1,025,538,000 $12,651 68%
State: $413,973,000 $5,107 27%
Total: $1,508,890,000 $18,613
Expenditures, 2020-2021
TYPE AMOUNT AMOUNT PER STUDENT PERCENT
Total Expenditures: $1,533,826,000 $18,920
Total Current Expenditures: $1,409,983,000 $17,393
Instructional Expenditures: $914,539,000 $11,281 60%
Student and Staff Support: $152,743,000 $1,884 10%
Administration: $149,776,000 $1,847 10%
Operations, Food Service, Other: $192,925,000 $2,379 13%
Total Capital Outlay: $117,942,000 $1,454
Construction: $73,909,000 $911
Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: $630,000 $7
Interest on Debt: $497,000 $6


Teacher salaries

The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.

Year Minimum Maximum
2024-2025[11] $58,147 $122,766
2023-2024[12] $57,007 $117,657
2021-2022[13] $55,611 $110,942

Academic performance

Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[14]

The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:

School year All (%) Asian/Pacific Islander (%) Black (%) Hispanic (%) Native American (%) Two or More Races (%) White (%)
2020-2021 64 84 50 35 65-69 67 66
2018-2019 86 95 76 70 75-79 87 90
2016-2017 73 82 62 60 65-69 74 76
2015-2016 85 94 72 69 70-74 87 88
2014-2015 84 93 69 70 75-79 86 87
2013-2014 80 90 61 62 65-69 82 84
2012-2013 78 88 60 60 65-69 80 82
2011-2012 75 85 55 56 65-69 77 79
2010-2011 89 94 76 77 85-89 91 92

The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:

School year All (%) Asian/Pacific Islander (%) Black (%) Hispanic (%) Native American (%) Two or More Races (%) White (%)
2020-2021 79 90 73 55 80-84 84 84
2018-2019 84 92 75 65 75-79 85 89
2017-2018 86 92 78 70 75-79 88 90
2016-2017 87 93 77 72 70-74 88 91
2015-2016 87 93 77 74 75-79 89 91
2014-2015 87 92 74 72 75-79 88 90
2013-2014 83 88 69 66 70-74 87 88
2012-2013 82 87 67 64 75-79 85 87
2011-2012 91 94 81 80 90-94 94 94
2010-2011 92 94 83 80 80-84 95 95

The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:

School year All (%) Asian/Pacific Islander (%) Black (%) Hispanic (%) Native American (%) Two or More Races (%) White (%)
2019-2020 95 97 93 84 >=80 96 98
2018-2019 92 96 92 74 >=50 >=95 96
2017-2018 93 97 94 76 >=80 >=95 96
2016-2017 92 97 92 75 40-59 90-94 96
2015-2016 92 96 91 76 96
2014-2015 93 95 92 80 96
2013-2014 91 93 85 78 95
2012-2013 93 95 91 80 97
2011-2012 92 94 88 77 96
2010-2011 92 89 82 95


Students

Year Enrollment Year-to-year change (%)
2022-2023 81,678 0.7
2021-2022 81,131 0.1
2020-2021 81,066 -3.1
2019-2020 83,606 2.0
2018-2019 81,906 1.6
2017-2018 80,606 2.8
2016-2017 78,348 2.7
2015-2016 76,202 3.7
2014-2015 73,418 3.6
2013-2014 70,759 3.6
2012-2013 68,205 3.8
2011-2012 65,585 3.7
2010-2011 63,142 5.0
2009-2010 60,003 5.2
2008-2009 56,894 5.2
2007-2008 53,961 6.6
2006-2007 50,383 6.1
2005-2006 47,306 7.0
2004-2005 43,975 7.3
2003-2004 40,750 7.9
2002-2003 37,532 7.9
2001-2002 34,571 8.0
2000-2001 31,804 9.5
1999-2000 28,787 0.0
Racial Demographics, 2022-2023
RACE Loudoun County Public Schools (%) Virginia K-12 STUDENTS (%)
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.7 0.3
Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander 25.5 7.5
Black 7.2 21.6
Hispanic 19.0 18.7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1 0.2
Two or More Races 5.9 6.7
White 41.6 45.0

Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


Staff

As of the 2022-2023 school year, Loudoun County Public Schools had 6,514.25 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 12.54.

Teachers, 2022-2023 school year
TYPE NUMBER OF TEACHERS
Prekindergarten: 17.50
Kindergarten: 244.00
Elementary: 2,455.25
Secondary: 3,797.50
Total: 6,514.25

Loudoun County Public Schools employed 228.00 district administrators and 251.00 school administrators as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Administrators, 2022-2023 school year
TYPE NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS
District Administrators: 228.00
District Administrative Support: 327.50
School Administrators: 251.00
School Administrative Support: 370.00
Other staff, 2022-2023 school year
TYPE NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF
Instructional Aides: 1,678.75
Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: 312.00
Total Guidance Counselors: 299.25
Elementary Guidance Counselors: 98.25
Secondary Guidance Counselors: 201.00
Librarians/Media Specialists: 124.25
Library/Media Support: 201.00
Student Support Services: 1,588.50
Other Support Services: 1,210.00


Schools

Loudoun County Public Schools operates 100 schools. They are listed below in alphabetical order.
List of schools
SCHOOL NAMENUMBER OF STUDENTSGRADES
Academies Of Loudoun0
Aldie Elementary111PK-5
Algonkian Elementary462PK-5
Arcola Elementary810PK-5
Ashburn Elementary523PK-5
Ball'S Bluff Elementary465PK-5
Banneker Elementary172PK-5
Belmont Ridge Middle1,0676-8
Belmont Station Elementary711PK-5
Blue Ridge Middle8016-8
Brambleton Middle1,6216-8
Briar Woods High1,7579-12
Broad Run High1,5839-12
Buffalo Trail Elementary815PK-5
Cardinal Ridge Elementary871PK-5
Catoctin Elementary601PK-5
Cedar Lane Elementary730PK-5
Cool Spring Elementary613PK-5
Countryside Elementary636PK-5
Creighton'S Corner Elementary874PK-5
Discovery Elementary710PK-5
Dominion High1,505PK-12
Dominion Trail Elementary587PK-5
Eagle Ridge Middle1,2026-8
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary880PK-5
Emerick Elementary406PK-5
Evergreen Mill Elementary606PK-5
Farmwell Station Middle1,0246-8
Forest Grove Elementary533PK-5
Frances Hazel Reid Elementary608PK-5
Frederick Douglass Elementary549PK-5
Freedom High1,9989-12
Goshen Post Elementary950PK-5
Guilford Elementary541PK-5
Hamilton Elementary164PK-5
Harmony Middle1,0836-8
Harper Park Middle8446-8
Heritage High1,432PK-12
Hillsboro Charter Academy143KG-5
Hillside Elementary627PK-5
Horizon Elementary487PK-5
Hovatter Elementary933PK-5
Hutchison Farm Elementary668PK-5
Independence High2,0139-12
J. Lupton Simpson Middle9746-8
J. Michael Lunsford Middle1,3286-8
John Champe High1,5989-12
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary626PK-5
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary430PK-5
Leesburg Elementary428PK-5
Legacy Elementary706PK-5
Liberty Elementary866PK-5
Lightridge High1,7719-12
Lincoln Elementary95PK-5
Little River Elementary710PK-5
Loudoun County High1,5339-12
Loudoun Valley High1,1789-12
Lovettsville Elementary526PK-5
Lowes Island Elementary513PK-5
Lucketts Elementary270PK-5
Madison'S Trust Elementary945PK-5
Meadowland Elementary404PK-5
Mercer Middle1,3796-8
Middleburg Community Charter143KG-5
Mill Run Elementary677PK-5
Moorefield Station Elementary890PK-5
Mountain View Elementary686PK-5
Newton-Lee Elementary565PK-5
Park View High1,4559-12
Pinebrook Elementary914PK-5
Potomac Falls High1,6069-12
Potowmack Elementary530PK-5
Preschool Child Find0PK-PK
River Bend Middle1,1606-8
Riverside High1,8019-12
Rock Ridge High1,451PK-12
Rolling Ridge Elementary502PK-5
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary848PK-5
Round Hill Elementary586PK-5
Sanders Corner Elementary432PK-5
Seldens Landing Elementary555PK-5
Seneca Ridge Middle9156-8
Smart'S Mill Middle8746-8
Sterling Elementary432PK-5
Sterling Middle1,0376-8
Steuart W. Weller Elementary627PK-5
Stone Bridge High1,7019-12
Stone Hill Middle1,1106-8
Sugarland Elementary494PK-5
Sully Elementary462PK-5
Sycolin Creek Elementary506PK-5
The Loudoun Governor'S Career & Technical Academy0
The North Star School0
Trailside Middle1,1486-8
Tuscarora High1,411PK-12
Waterford Elementary247PK-5
Waxpool Elementary702PK-5
Willard Middle1,5876-8
Woodgrove High1,597PK-12
W.O. Robey High319-12

Noteworthy events

2021: Recall effort starts against six school board members

See also: Loudoun County Public Schools recall, Virginia (2021-2022)

An effort to recall six of the nine members of the Loudoun County Public Schools school board in Virginia resulted in one resignation. No board members were removed from office through the recall process.

The recall effort began in 2021. At-large representative Denise Corbo, Algonkian District representative Atoosa Reaser, Blue Ridge District representative Ian Serotkin, Broad Run District representative Leslee King, Leesburg District representative Beth Barts, and Sterling District representative Brenda Sheridan were named in the recall petitions.[15][16][7][17] All six members were supported by the Loudoun County Democratic Committee in their last elections.[18] The effort against King ended after her death on August 31, 2021, and the effort against Barts ended with her resignation effective November 2, 2021.[19][20] The recall efforts against Reaser and Sheridan were dismissed by a judge appointed by the Virginia Supreme Court on May 23, 2022.[21] Recall supporters did not file petitions against Corbo or Serotkin in 2021 or 2022.

Recall supporters said they launched the effort due to school board members' involvement in a private Facebook group. They said the board members' involvement in the group was a violation of Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act as well as the school board’s Code of Conduct because the members discussed public matters in a private setting. Recall supporters also alleged that the district was using critical race theory in its employee training and student curriculum, which they opposed. Recall supporters called it a divisive experiment that had created a culture of bullying and divided the community.[15][18][22][23]

The district denied using critical race theory. Interim Superintendent Scott Ziegler said the district used a culturally responsive framework that “speaks to providing a welcoming, affirming environment and developing cultural competence through culturally responsive instruction, deeper learning, equitable classroom practices and social-emotional needs for a focus on the whole child.”[18] The NAACP Loudoun Branch filed a motion to intervene in the recall hearings for Sheridan and Reaser in January 2022. “My view is, if you’re going to let Fight for Schools in to talk about Critical Race Theory, you need to let the NAACP talk about equity,” Charlie King, an attorney for the group, said.[24]

Contact information

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Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Ct.
Ashburn, VA 20148
Phone: 571-252-1000

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Loudoun County Public Schools, "Superintendent," accessed September 5, 2023
  2. ↑ The Washington Post, "Loudoun school board names interim superintendent after firing former leader," December 8, 2022
  3. ↑ dcist, "Loudoun County School Board Fires Superintendent Following Report On Mishandling Of Sexual Assaults," December 7, 2022
  4. ↑ Loudoun County Public Schools, "Dr. Scott A. Ziegler, Superintendent," accessed July 30, 2021
  5. ↑ Loudoun Now, "Ziegler Tapped as New Loudoun Superintendent," June 8, 2021
  6. ↑ Loudoun County Public Schools, "Superintendent / Eric Williams, Ed.D., Superintendent," accessed November 2, 2019
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Loudoun County Public Schools, "School Board," accessed July 30, 2021 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "board" defined multiple times with different content
  8. ↑ Loudoun County Public Schools, "School Board Bylaws: Election, Term of Office, and Vacancy in Office," last revised September 13, 2016
  9. ↑ Loudoun County Public Schools, "Restructured and Reviewed Policies and Regulations," accessed December 6, 2023
  10. ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed June 17, 2024
  11. ↑ Loudoun County Public Schools, "FY25 Adopted Teacher Scale - Scale A - 197 Days," accessed April 23, 2025
  12. ↑ Loudoun County Public Schools, "FY22 Teacher Scale - 197 Days," accessed February 5, 2024
  13. ↑ Loudoun County Public Schools, "FY22 Teacher Scale - 197 Days," accessed July 30, 2021
  14. ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 News Nation USA, "Loudoun County parents try to recall school board over critical race theory," May 10, 2021
  16. ↑ Loudoun Times-Mirror, "Loudoun County Public Schools, parents at odds over 'dirty' books," May 20, 2021
  17. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named harris
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Loudoun Times-Mirror, "Teacher accuses parent group of 'racism' after group criticizes LCPS equity efforts," April 16, 2021
  19. ↑ Loudoun Times-Mirror, "Updated: Loudoun School Board member Leslee King dies at 74," August 31, 2021
  20. ↑ Loudoun Times-Mirror, "Updated: Beth Barts resigns from Loudoun County Public School Board," October 15, 2021
  21. ↑ wtop.com, "Judge dismisses Loudoun County School Board recall cases," May 24, 2022
  22. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named bartshearing
  23. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named recallwebsite
  24. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named naacp
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